Oran Spitzer

Rochester

Reporter at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

Reporter at @News_8

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‘Old guy action’: Seniors play hockey every week for the love of the sport

1 day ago | rochesterfirst.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There’s a group of hockey players that get out on the ice weekly to socialize and exercise, but there’s one thing that makes them unique — group members are between 60 and 80 years young. Every Monday morning starting at 8:30, they play for 90 minutes of what they call “old guy action.”“I love love hockey,” said Frank Parker.
‘Old guy action’: Seniors play hockey every week for the love of the sport

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There’s a group of hockey players that get out on the ice weekly to socialize and exercise, but there’s one thing that makes them unique — group members are between 60 and 80 years young. Every Monday morning starting at 8:30, they play for 90 minutes of what they call “old guy action.”“I love love hockey,” said Frank Parker.
‘If we catch it early we can do something about it’: It’s National Women’s Check Up Day

2 days ago | rochesterfirst.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today is National Women’s Check Up Day, serving as a reminder for all women to make sure their health is where it should be. Check-up day is part of the larger National Women’s Health Week, which starts on Mother’s Day every year. The goal is to empower women of all ages to make their health a priority. Every year there’s a theme set by the FDA Office of Women’s Health, and this year it’s #KnowYourPelvicFloor.
‘If we catch it early we can do something about it’: It’s National Women’s Check Up Day

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monday is National Women’s Check Up Day, serving as a reminder for all women to make sure their health is where it should be. Check-up day is part of the larger National Women’s Health Week, which starts on Mother’s Day every year. The goal is to empower women of all ages to make their health a priority. Every year there’s a theme set by the FDA Office of Women’s Health, and this year it’s #KnowYourPelvicFloor.
New York vineyards embrace sustainability to fight climate change

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Vineyards around the state are escalating sustainability efforts so they can adapt to climate change. Hunt Country Vineyards has been around for hundreds of years, which means the family that owns it wants to make the land better — in this case, with sustainability efforts that, they say, can help them adapt to climate change. That includes seventh generation owner: Suzanne Hunt.
Real ID law kicks in: What you need to fly domestically

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s here! The REAL ID law took effect Wednesday. If you don’t have it, or another REAL ID compliant form of identification, you could have some issues before flying. As News 8 has been reporting for weeks, Wednesday is the launch of the REAL ID. As in, if you’re older than 18, you’re going to need that to board a flight.
Real ID law kicks in: What you need to fly domestically

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Oran Spitzer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s here! The REAL ID law took effect Wednesday. If you don’t have it, or another REAL ID compliant form of identification, you could have some issues before flying. As News 8 has been reporting for weeks, Wednesday is the launch of the REAL ID. As in, if you’re older than 18, you’re going to need that to board a flight.
‘It’s not about redemption, it’s about moving forward’: RIT professor gets $25k grant to explore ancestral ties to slavery

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Oran Spitzer

HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — Meredith Davenport has been a photojournalist covering social justice issues for over 35 years. She recently received a $25,000 grant from The Aftermath Project for her work that explores her ancestral ties to slavery. Davenport’s ancestors owned a cotton plantation in Louisiana, and for decades she’s been exploring her familial ties to slavery, with works including a collection of historical research, photography, poetry, and fine art.
‘It’s not about redemption, it’s about moving forward’: RIT professor gets $25k grant to explore ancestral ties to slavery

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Oran Spitzer

HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — Meredith Davenport has been a photojournalist covering social justice issues for over 35 years. She recently received a $25,000 grant from The Aftermath Project for her work that explores her ancestral ties to slavery. Davenport’s ancestors owned a cotton plantation in Louisiana, and for decades she’s been exploring her familial ties to slavery, with works including a collection of historical research, photography, poetry, and fine art.
Spring cleaning? Donate your stuff to help the community

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | Oran Spitzer

VICTOR, N.Y. (WROC) — Spring cleaning you say? Yes, it’s time! Sarah O’Brien the Director of mission advancement at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is concerned about what you decide to do with your stuff. “You tend to go through and find all of those extra things in your house that you don’t need, and what do you do with those things?” said O’Brien. “There’s a lot of opportunity for them.